Bitter Melon Seeds Ku Gua Zi 500g Dried Momordica Charantia Seeds for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use

Bitter Melon Seeds, known in TCM as Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜籽), are the dried seeds of Momordica charantia, a climbing cucurbit widely grown in Shandong, China. In TCM theory the seeds are traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. These whole dried seeds are sold as a raw botanical for decoction, tea blending, or culinary use. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Bitter Melon Seeds sourced from Shandong, China
• Botanical source Momordica charantia with Chinese name Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜籽)
• Traditionally used in TCM for its cooling nature and heat-clearing associations
• Sold as loose raw seeds in a 500g bulk pack for flexible preparation
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary applications

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically pale to light brown, flat and irregularly shaped with a firm dry texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted or brewed they typically yield a light, slightly bitter and vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into cooling herbal tea infusions
• Add to soups or congee for a mild bitter note
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes featuring bitter melon

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ku Gua Zi has long been valued for its cooling character and is traditionally associated with clearing internal heat. Folk herbalists have prepared the seeds by simmering them in water as a simple decoction or combining them with other cooling botanicals in seasonal teas. They are also occasionally added to soups and congee during warm months as part of traditional dietary wellness habits.

FAQ Q&A